Ask Dr. Science is a daily humorous radio sketch produced by the comedy troupe Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre. It is broadcast on many public radio stations, using a format that mixes elements of a commercial bumper and a public service announcement. A concerned citizen asks a question, which is answered by an expert, "Dr. Science." Not surprisingly, the questions are never answered correctly, and often are little more than a launching point for a non sequitur monologue from Dr. Science. The show's motto is "He knows more than you do." The sketch always concludes with the disclaimer that he is "not a real doctor," although Dr. Science insists he has "a Masters Degree... in science!"
The program features two Duck's Breath members: Dan Coffey as Dr. Science and Merle Kessler as his assistant/announcer Rodney.
In the segment's earliest days, it was known as "Ask Mr. Science." Duck's Breath gave out promotional "Master's Degree in Science" certificates, signed by Mr. Science. The certificate reads:
Master's Degree in Science
To all who read these presents, Howdy.
Whereas ___________________________________________________
has dutifully completed the listening prescribed by the affected authority and affixed
signature hereabouts, the degree of
ASTERSMAY EGREEDAY IN SCIENTIA ET SCIENTIIS
is hereby conferred upon the candidate together with all the rights, privileges, honors
and marks of distinction which everywhere pertain thereto.
IN PERPETUUM ET IN AETERNUM, AD INFINITUM ET AD NAUSEAM
Vox Scieniarum
[L.S. of Duck's Breath] Vox Populi Vox Tantum
In nomine [signature]
Mr. Science
Scientia Brevis, Ars Longa Cogito, Ergo Caveat Auditor
Other Media
In 1987, there was a Dr. Science television series on the FOX network that starred all 5 members of the Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre, as well as Denny Dillon. It ran for about 12 episodes.
During the early 2000s, the Warner Bros. website Entertaindom aired a series of CG animated shorts featuring popular clips from the Ask Dr. Science radio broadcasts.
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